More workers will work post-retirement, according to a study released today from CareerBuilder. The survey found 54% of workers over the age of 60 will work after retiring from their current career — up from 45% in a similar survey last year. Of this group, 81% said they will most likely work part-time, while 19% plan to continue working full-time.

Customer service, retail and consulting are the three most common jobs these workers plan to pursue.

Additionally, employers look to hire more seasoned staff. The survey found 54% of private-sector employers hired workers over the age of 50 in 2014 — up six points from 48% last year — and 57% plan to do so in 2015.

The survey also found workers age 60 or older who are currently delaying retirement fell to a post-recession low of 53%, down from 58% last year and 66% in 2010.

“As household financial situations continue to rebound from the recession, economic confidence among senior workers is significantly improving,” said Rosemary Haefner, chief human resources officer for CareerBuilder. “Reaching retirement, however, is proving to be a challenge for millions. Fortunately, for those workers needing a new job near the end of their careers, employers are hiring seniors at a faster rate than we’ve seen in recent memory.” 

The survey was conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of CareerBuilder among 438 US workers age 60 and older and 2,192 hiring managers and human resources professionals. The survey was conducted from Nov. 4 to Dec. 2, 2014.